Fasting diets have a number of contraindications: intolerance to certain foods, various diseases and periods of increased physical or mental activity, Ksenia Selezneva, nutritionist and head of the department of dietetics at the European Medical Center (EMC), told socialbites.ca. .
“The main contraindication for certain fasting days is intolerance to any component of the fasting diet. For example, if a person has lactose intolerance, fermented milk fasting days are not for him. In case of exacerbation of gastrointestinal diseases, diabetes, pregnancy and breastfeeding, you should consult your doctor. A competent specialist will help you understand whether a particular fasting day will be beneficial or whether it is better to avoid it. “Also, you should definitely not fast during periods of increased physical or mental activity,” added Selezneva.
Some fasting diet options may not be suitable for people with various diseases. For example, fruit or vegetable days are fraught with increased stomach acidity, which can lead to gastritis and ulcers. You should also approach fruit-based mono diets with caution if your blood sugar is high.
“I always recommend that patients try different options for fasting days. This helps them decide what is right for them: someone may feel great eating a fresh or baked apple with plenty of water, but for others it will be a slog,” the expert concluded.
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